Category Archives: Behind the Clouds

Mid-Night

Seven Things I Think, But Do Not Say 1. Prayer confuses me. 2. I do not believe I have accomplished very much of anything in my life. 3. Especially with my writing. 4. I get offended when somebody reminds me … Continue reading

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Behind the Clouds: A Prayer Request

I sent my resume out today to an agency that serves the homeless. And I would very much appreciate your passionate prayers about this… …I sincerely hope to serve God through this opportunity. “Sunset is Morning.” ~TheNorEaster

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It’s Cold Outside…

…and, um, I kind of need a place to live.

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Chills

I am at work, washing my hands and face. A co-worker, Steve, arrives.  A few days ago, I discovered that he is a Christian–and a suicide survivor three times over. I have told him part of my story. “They made … Continue reading

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This Time Will Pass

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Clouds

[Sigh.] I have questions in the valley. Okay.  Before everybody starts tossing to me passages of Scripture that I have read a million times, or rubbing religious salt into my wounds, let me explain why.  First, in my travels, I’ve … Continue reading

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In The Middle of The Night

In the past three months, I have lived in four different states.  And I have driven thousands upon thousands of miles, dividing some days between time zones. I have slept in five-star hotels, sleazy motels, welcoming homes, and an abandoned trailer. … Continue reading

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Behind the Clouds: The Burning Rain

    A Sort of Homecoming (Live) by U2 And you know it’s time to go Through the sleet and driving snow Across the fields of mourning to a light that’s in the distance. And you hunger for the time … Continue reading

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Behind the Clouds: All That You Can Leave Behind

I have arrived. But, I still have a great many miles to go. Starting over has been much more difficult than I had imagined.  I miss my home.  My friends.  My family. And the girls at the coffee shop who … Continue reading

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